Snow Day

Climbing onto the river dam, Xue Yuantong clasped her hands behind her back and looked down.

Days of freezing temperatures and snowfall had dyed the land white. Yet amid that white ocean, countless bright splashes of color moved about, and laughter rose and fell.

Men, women, old folks, and children streamed down the slopes, skiing and playing.

Excitement was infectious. Xue Yuantong could barely wait. "Let's hurry down and ski!"

Xue Chuchu's gaze drifted over the crowd, and she suggested, "They brought basins and mats to use as sleds. Should we go home and get ready first?"

They had come empty-handed, after all.

"Hmph, no need!" Xue Yuantong raised her little chin, her expression imposing as she solemnly declared, "The supreme Emperor shall descend upon her own river dam at this very moment!"

"My subjects, rejoice!" She raised one small hand at an angle, striking an imperial pose.

Jiang Ning swept the area with his Spiritual Sense and found Dongdong mixed in with the crowd, lording it over several younger children.

He sent a voice transmission on the spot. Dongdong had been having a great time when a voice suddenly exploded beside his ear. He snapped back to his senses in terror and met the Demon King's frightening gaze.

Dongdong shuddered all over, nearly dropping to his knees on the spot.

Jiang Ning said flatly, "Bring your people over and declare your surrender."

Having developed early, Dongdong was strong and sturdy. Ever since childhood, he had been the tough guy in his class.

Even now, while skiing at the river dam, he had used his intimidation to bully several little kids, though they had come with their parents.

Now that the Demon King had summoned him, how could Dongdong, who had been beaten up countless times, dare disobey? He immediately